Swimming pools in Karnataka reopen, but conditions apply
Only fully vaccinated persons allowed at swimming pools: Karnataka order
BENGALURU:
Apartment residents finally have something to cheer about as the state government has allowed the reopening of swimming pools in these complexes.
The decision to reopen swimming pools, not only in apartment complexes but also at various centres, was taken on the recommendation of the Technical Advisory Committee after it noted a substantial decline in Covid-19 cases, the test positivity rate, and active cases.
All pools covered: Tushar Giri Nath
Speaking to TheBengaluruLive, Karnataka’s Disaster Management Executive Committee Secretary and Revenue Department Principal Secretary Tushar Giri Nath said the swimming pools’ reopening order applies to both apartments and private swimming pools.
Strict rules
In his order of Monday, Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar stated: “Swimming pools are permitted to operate (based on) the following conditions: “50% capacity of each batch shall be allowed, with a display of the number allowable at the entrance. At entry, all shall be screened for fever and respiratory symptoms. Only asymptomatics shall be allowed. Only those with two-dose vaccination certificates shall be allowed. After every batch, the restrooms, walkways and other common areas used by swimmers shall be disinfected using 1% sodium hypochlorite solution.”
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